James Madison High School (California)
| Madison High School | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
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4833 Doliva Drive San Diego, California 92117 United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°49′55″N 117°10′26″W / 32.832°N 117.174°WCoordinates: 32°49′55″N 117°10′26″W / 32.832°N 117.174°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1962 |
| School district | San Diego Unified School District |
| Principal | Richard Nash |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,161 (2014-15)[1] |
| Color(s) |
Navy Blue, Grey and White |
| Mascot | Warhawk |
| Rival | Point Loma High School |
| Website | Madison Warhawks |
James Madison High School is a public high school in San Diego, California. It is part of the San Diego Unified School District. Madison's 50-acre (200,000 m2) campus opened in 1962.[2] Serving 1,500 students in grades 9-12, it is located in the Clairemont Mesa neighborhood, north of Interstate 8 and west of Interstate 805.
Sports
The Warhawks were Central League Champions for football in 2005, 2007, and 2008. They went to the C.I.F. Finals in 2008 against defending champion Valley Center, led by head coach Rick Jackson. In 2010, Madison High School won their first C.I.F. title against Valley Center. Also has won the Western League Championship 2006-2015
Two years later, the football program won their second C.I.F. San Diego championship in 2012. The team was invited to and won the 2012 California Division 3 State Championship Bowl game. Finally winning the division 1 California State championship in December 2016, when they got second overall in the state of California. Cathedral Catholic High School, another school in Southern California, won the Elite division, or the Open division. They got first overall.
The baseball facility is named after longtime coach Bob Roeder.
The Warhawks football field also serves as the home field for the PDL team San Diego Zest.
Notable alumni
- Ian Clarkin (Class of 2013), professional baseball player (Chicago White Sox)[3]
- Al Fitzmorris, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals in the 1970s.[4]
- Major Garrett, journalist, CBS chief White House correspondent.
- Todd Gloria (Class of 1996), president of the San Diego City Council and former interim Mayor of San Diego.[5]
- Mark Hamill, actor (Star Wars). Attended freshman year only.
- Mike Martz (Class of 1969), former NFL head coach (St. Louis), former offensive coordinator (Chicago Bears), now TV sports analyst.[6]
- Bob Pappenbrook (Class of 1973), Actor and Voice Actor.
- Chris Riley (Class of 1991), professional golfer, PGA Tour[7]
- Robbie Rouse (Class of 2009), collegiate football player, all-time leading rusher for California State University Fresno.[8]
- Lori Saldaña (Class of 1976), Democratic politician, former member of California State Assembly[9]
- Scott Simpson (Class of 1973), professional golfer, winner of the 1987 U.S. Open[10]
- Bob Taylor, (Call of 1973), Guitar Maker, Owner of Taylor Guitars
- Rich Tylski, National Football League offensive lineman.[11]
- David Westerfield, convicted murderer of Danielle van Dam (high-profile murder in San Diego, 2002).[12]
References
- ↑ "Madison High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- ↑ Madison High School website
- ↑ "Clock's ticking for prospect Ian Clarkin". The San Diego Union-Tribune. 1 June 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ↑ "Al Fitzmorris Baseball Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ↑ Rowe, Peter (August 24, 2013). "Todd Gloria, in the mayor's office -- at least temporarily". The San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
- ↑ Vacchiano, Ralph (3 February 2002). "Making his Martz with offense". New York Daily News. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ↑ "Chris Riley player profile". PGATour.com. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ↑ "Rouse runs for 245 yards, leads Madison past Mission Bay". The San Diego Union-Tribune. December 6, 2008.
- ↑ Garrick, David (25 January 2016). "Saldana challenging Mayor Faulconer for re-election". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ↑ Hewitt, Brian (15 January 1988). "He plays it straight: Scott Simpson keeps game and life in line". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ↑ "Road back to the playoffs all uphill for Panthers". The San Diego Union-Tribune. 20 October 2004. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ↑ Roth, Alex (4 September 2002). "Ex-neighbors recall loyal friend". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 1 February 2017.